Football balls on clearance

What is the clearance sale on footballs?

The clearance sale includes footballs from a series that is ending: replaced colours, models that are leaving the catalogue, remaining stock after a season. They are sold at a reduced price until they're gone, with no restocking.

Unlike sales, this page doesn't have a set period. It is updated throughout the year as new stock comes in and old stock is cleared, making it worth checking back regularly instead of waiting for a specific date.

Is a clearance football an outdated football?

On a football, much less so than on a shoe. The construction of a training football evolves slowly, and a model from the previous series performs just like the one that replaces it.

The difference is usually visual: a colour that is no longer in season, or a design related to a past competition. For training, this doesn't matter, and this is exactly what makes this page interesting.

Match ball or training ball?

The match ball is more expensive and more sensitive. Its surface and stitching are designed for flight performance, and it wears out faster if used every day on abrasive synthetic surfaces.

The training ball is built to take it: thicker outer shell, reinforced stitching, lower cost. This is the one clubs buy in bulk, and it’s the most interesting in clearance, since several are worn out each season.

The mini ball is used for technical work, juggling, and games for younger players. It's not a toy: mastering a smaller ball improves control on a regular-sized ball.

What size football should you choose?

The size is chosen based on age category, not based on body type. The size 5 is the adult size, used from the U13 categories up to seniors, both in matches and training.

The size 4 covers intermediate categories, around U8 to U12. The size 3 is for younger players, where a ball that is too heavy can hinder their technique and discourage them. Below that, we move into the mini ball, dedicated to technical work.

What to check before ordering

Availability first: a series in clearance won't come back, and a model shown today may have disappeared the following week. That's the rule of this page and the main difference from ordering from the current catalogue.

The playing surface then. A ball used on synthetic surfaces wears out faster than on natural grass, which encourages opting for a robust training model rather than a match ball for this type of terrain.

Other clearance selections

The football is just one category of clearance. The shoes are the most popular part, while team jerseys include outfits from clubs and national teams from previous seasons.

For the rest of the gear, equipment covers protective gear and accessories, goalkeepers include gloves and clothing for that position, teamwear relates to club kits, and juniors gather what's available in children's sizes. The sections running and fitness and lifestyle complete the range.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap footballs?

On this page, which features the footballs that are being cleared out, and more broadly on the clearance that covers all categories on the site. The clearance operates all year round, without waiting for a sales period.

What’s the difference between clearance and sales?

Sales have dates set by law and cover a broad selection. The clearance is ongoing, in line with stock depletion, and is updated without a set schedule.

Is a clearance football of lesser quality?

No, it's the same product as the one sold at the normal price, coming from a series that won't be restocked. The difference with the model that replaces it is most often just a colour.

What size football for a child?

Size 3 for younger players, size 4 for U8 to U12 categories, and size 5 for U13 and above. A ball that is too heavy can hinder technique, so it’s better to stick to the appropriate age category.

Are there also shoes and jerseys in clearance?

Yes, each category has its page: the shoes, the team jerseys, the goalkeeper products, and the equipment.